Responsibilities

• Work with clients from sales department to produce compelling paid content, testimonials.
• Conduct interviews with clients and sources to write content for sections and products as assigned.
• Assist Marketing Project Manager with researching and proofreading Gazette news releases; write copy for and edit event fliers and brochures.
• Write and proof copy and headlines for house promotions as assigned.
• Provide general research and admin support to other departments (e.g. construct memos, letters, emails - anything that needs careful attention to detail, editing or proofreading).
• Develop content for special sections and targeted products as assigned.
• Manage placement of content in print and digital for assigned specials sections and products.
• Maintain social media accounts for marketing and advertising; posting daily/weekly on each social account for all assigned products and sections.
• Write copy and proof sales fliers for assigned products and sections.
• Support Special Section Sponsors with kickoffs and provide general administrative support for assigned special sections (updating rate cards and tracking spreadsheets, and assist in minimizing last-minute production changes).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Advertising or similar fields.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in copy writing and advertising support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proof-reading skills.
• Proficient in writing and posting on social media venues.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be committed to teamwork and able to collaborate well with employees within the Advertising department.
• Physical Demands: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Preferred

• Associate (Preferred)
• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance